MySubaru vs My Barboursville
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MySubaru
This app connects you to your Subaru, offering remote control features like starting the engine and locking doors. It also provides convenient service scheduling and access to 24/7 roadside assistance, putting your vehicle's functions at your fingertips.
- Remote start, unlock, and lock
- Service appointment scheduling
- Digital service history
- 24/7 roadside assistance
- Monitor authorized drivers
- Apple Watch integration
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The MySubaru app seamlessly connects you to your Subaru. Enjoy remote start, unlock/lock, service scheduler, digital history, and 24/7 roadside assistance. And now, MySubaru is available on your Apple Watch! Whether it's starting your vehicle and controlling the car's temperature remotely, scheduling a service appointment, or monitoring authorized drivers, the MySubaru app puts the power of your Subaru at your fingertips. With MySubaru, you can connect to convenience and safety. We have a suite of services that include: •Remote Features •Service Features •Safety and Security Features Download the app and learn how Subaru puts control at your fingertips! *Subaru owners must have an active MySubaru Connected Services subscription to access remote services. *Remote Engine Start is available on keyless access with push button start vehicles. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control is available on vehicles with keyless access with push button start and automatic climate control. Not available on vehicles with manual transmission. *Service Scheduler function is not available for all Subaru retailers. *24-hour roadside is included in standard 3-year warranty and after 3 years with a gold package.
My Barboursville
Engage with your village like never before with this official civic app. Access contact information, news, events, and report local issues directly from your mobile device. Stay informed and connected with your community.
- Contact village departments
- View news and events
- Report local issues
- Access village information
- Get directions to points-of-interest
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Become a civic resident and engage with your village like never before by downloading the official app. With features like Contact Us, Visit Barboursville, Departments, How Do I, News & Events, and Report an Issue you'll find it easier than ever to stay connected with the Village of Barboursville, WV with just a few taps on your mobile device. Contact Us, Visit Barboursville, Departments, and How Do I sections allow you to have all the important contact and destination information in your village with the click of a button. Learn about your village's history, demographics and elected officials. Find facilities and points-of-interest along with information, phone numbers, maps and directions. Stay informed and up-to-date on the latest happenings and upcoming events through the News & Events sections. Report issues within your village like street light outage and sewer issues straight from the app. Track reports and receive updates directly from the village staff. Download your village's app and start engaging with your village on a more meaningful level. Become a civic resident today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: MySubaru at 327K against My Barboursville's 2. MySubaru also leads on chart position (#187 vs unranked). My Barboursville's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
My Barboursville holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySubaru has 327K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MySubaru ships an update every 5 weeks, My Barboursville every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySubaru | My Barboursville |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (327K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 327K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #187 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Subaru of America | Village of Barboursville |
Customer experience
MySubaru
My Barboursville
Bugs and requests
MySubaru
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent remote start functionality
- App not remembering login credentials
- Preset climate controls not working as expected
- Unreliable location tracking and vehicle finder
Requested features
5 requests- Longer remote start duration (e.g. 30-60 minutes)
- Ability to control more vehicle features (heated seats, steering wheel, etc.)
- Integration with smart home/voice assistants
- Simpler, more intuitive interface
- Ability to view current vehicle status (locks, windows, etc.)
My Barboursville
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MySubaru
No in-app purchases
My Barboursville
No in-app purchases
